Reviving a lost art: Kathua women weave futures with Chamba embroidery
Kathua, May 4,2026- In a powerful blend of tradition and empowerment, rural women in Kathua are rediscovering their roots through the intricate craft of Chamba Embroidery. A year-long skill development initiative under the Karkhandar Scheme, spearheaded by the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu, is transforming lives by preserving heritage while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. […]
From skill to self-reliance: Banihal woman builds success through crewel embroidery
Banihal , January 15,2026-In a compelling story of determination and empowerment, Sumaira Bashir from Banihal has transformed her traditional skill in crewel embroidery into a sustainable livelihood, emerging as a symbol of women empowerment and self-employment in Ramban district. With support under the Karkhandar Scheme, Sumaira established her own embroidery unit, turning her passion for […]
Government grants ₹33.34 lakh to revive Kashmir’s Karkhandar crafts
SRINAGAR, August 5, 2025: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has released ₹33.34 lakh to implement the Karkhandar Scheme across the Kashmir Division, reinforcing the government’s commitment to preserving the region’s rich artisanal heritage and uplifting craftsmen’s livelihoods. The funds, disbursed to Assistant Directors in Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Kulgam, and Srinagar districts, aim to accelerate […]
The HIDDEN Secret to Job Creation in J&K
The HIDDEN Secret to Job Creation in J&K. MSME is a sector which can simultaneously ensure economic growth, job creation and seamless delivery of public goods and services in the world. And it is also most helpful in removing the economic inequality spread in the society, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj […]
The HIDDEN Secret to Job Creation in J&K
The HIDDEN Secret to Job Creation in J&K. MSME is a sector which can simultaneously ensure economic growth, job creation and seamless delivery of public goods and services in the world. And it is also most helpful in removing the economic inequality spread in the society, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj […]
Karkhandar scheme provides art and craft training to empower women in Reasi, J&K
We are giving training to 10 ladies for the scheme Karkhandar run under the Handicrafts Department in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir. It has been four months now since ladies of this village have been learning painting. The Karkhandar Scheme is a scheme by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to improve the craft sector. The […]